Roy Keane has thrown his support behind Michael Carrick retaining the Manchester United job beyond this season, admitting he hopes the former midfielder is handed the role permanently if results continue to go in the right direction.
Speaking on The Overlap's Stick to Football podcast, via the show's official X handle , Keane was part of a wide-ranging debate alongside Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright, as the panel discussed Carrick's future following his impressive start as caretaker manager.
Carrick has enjoyed a flying beginning to life in the dugout at Old Trafford, beating Manchester City 2-0 in his first game in charge before heading to the Emirates Stadium and snatching all three points against Arsenal late on . The performances and results have sparked early optimism among supporters, with many believing Carrick may have stumbled onto something special with the Reds.
